The Debt (1921)

By G P Robinson

Book Overview

The Debt is a novel written by George Platt Robinson and published in 1921. The story revolves around the protagonist, Robert Carlton, who is a successful businessman in New York City. Carlton is a self-made man who has worked hard to achieve his success, but he is haunted by a debt he owes to a man named John Breen. The debt is not just a financial obligation, but a moral one as well. Carlton feels that he owes Breen a debt of gratitude for helping him when he was down and out. However, Breen is a man with a dark past, and Carlton is torn between his sense of obligation and his fear of being associated with Breen's unsavory reputation.As Carlton struggles to come to terms with his debt, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. He discovers that Breen is involved in a criminal enterprise and that his own life may be in danger. Carlton must decide whether to honor his debt to Breen or to cut ties with him and risk the consequences.The Debt is a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Robinson's writing is vivid and engaging, and he creates a cast of characters that are both complex and relatable. The novel is a timeless exploration of the human condition and the moral dilemmas that we all face in our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116418668X
• ISBN13: 9781164186687
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"